The Foodie Patootie

National Tater Day | Monterey Hash

A number of years ago at a previous job, I worked right next to Sonic Drive-In. I lived for those lunches of tater tots and a strawberry fruit slush. This was also before my...

Kale, Bean, and Orzo Soup via TheFoodiePatootie.com | #soup #turkey #turkeyneck #kale #orzo #pasta #beans #recipe #foodholiday

National Turkey Neck Soup Day | Kale, Bean, and Orzo Soup

It’s National Turkey Neck Soup Day. ::Gulp:: About a month ago, I was grocery shopping and wanted to check the meat department to see if turkey neck was something that was readily available at...

Lemon Chiffon Cake Cocktail via TheFoodiePatootie.com | #drinks #cocktail #recipe #foodholiday #lemon

National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day | Lemon Chiffon Cake Cocktail

Yawn… I woke up too early this Saturday morning. I have a lot of work to do, but brunch is a necessity first. After all, how else can you jumpstart your day than with...

Black Forest Brownie Cake via TheFoodiePatootie.com | #chocolate #dessert #cherries #brownie #cake #recipe #foodholiday

National Black Forest Cake Day | Black Forest Brownie Cake

Happy Friday and Happy National Black Forest Cake Day! I’m currently writing this blog post from my biffle’s house because we are making about eight food holidays on this fine Friday afternoon. Jackie has...

National Spanish Paella Day | Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Ahhh!!! It’s National Spanish Paella Day! This is nothing like a great paella and unfortunately, I’m being real here- this isn’t the best rice dish you’ll ever find (although it’s tasty for sure). How...

National Spinach Day | Lemony Spinach

When we first started dating, back in 2006, Mike had me and some friends over to hang out. He made this Fettuccine Alfredo that I haven’t seen since (no matter how many times I...

National Lobster Newburg Day | Lobster Newburg

In addition to National Waffle Day and National Pecan Day, it’s National Lobster Newburg Day. Welcome to Tuesday! I’ve never made Lobster Newburg before, but I’ve had my eye on the prize for quite...

National Pecan Day | Spiced Pecans

My Sundays consist of cooking (always cooking, all day long), a nice nap (usually), cuddling with my Bits dog (CONSTANTLY), watching The Walking Dead (what do you think of Terminus???) and laughing during Cutthroat...

National Waffle Day | Fried Chicken & Waffles

I used to hate waffles. Hate hate hate. I still hate pancakes, but waffles are now okay in my book. My endless book of dislikes turned to likes, which is a forward progression, at...

National Chocolate-Covered Raisins Day | Raisinet Clusters

Fun fact: I get free tickets to the movies. I know, I know, this is definitely something to be envious of. I will say that my husband and I share with friends and family...